Chinese Chicken Salad

Name: Chinese Chicken Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients: 1/2 head green cabbage, shredded; 1/2 head red cabbage, shredded; 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced; 1 cucumber, sliced; 3 carrots, peeled and grated; 1 cup cashews, roughly chopped; 1 bunch cilantro, chopped; 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 3-4 cups); 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 lime, juiced; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 3 stalks green onions, sliced; 1 tbsp sesame seeds

This Chinese chicken salad combines shredded rotisserie chicken with crisp cabbage, bell peppers, carrots, and cashews, dressed in a tangy homemade ginger lime vinaigrette. It's naturally meal-prep friendly and stays fresh for up to five days in the refrigerator.

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Total

25 min

Servings

5

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$34–$56

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Ingredients

1/2 head green cabbage, shredded
1/2 head red cabbage, shredded
2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, sliced
3 carrots, peeled and grated
1 cup cashews, roughly chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 3-4 cups)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp minced garlic
1 lime, juiced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakesoptional
3 stalks green onions, slicedoptional
1 tbsp sesame seedsoptional

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Instructions

1
Prepare the salad base by shredding the green and red cabbage, thinly slicing the red bell peppers, and slicing the cucumber.
2
Peel and grate the carrots.
3
Roughly chop the cashews. A simple way is to place them in a bag and crush them with a can or rolling pin.
4
Chop the cilantro.
5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbages, sliced bell peppers, cucumber, grated carrots, and chopped cilantro. Toss to combine.
6
Shred the meat from the rotisserie chicken and set aside.
7
To make the dressing, combine olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, and optional red pepper flakes in a measuring cup or bowl. Whisk until well combined.
8
To assemble a serving, place a portion of the vegetable mix in a bowl. Top with shredded chicken, crushed cashews, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds.
9
Pour the desired amount of ginger lime dressing over the salad.
10
Toss everything together and enjoy immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Shred the cabbage and grate carrots the day before to save prep time without sacrificing crunch if stored in airtight containers.
Toast the cashews lightly in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes before chopping to deepen their flavor and enhance the salad's nuttiness.
Pat the rotisserie chicken dry with paper towels before shredding to remove excess moisture and prevent the salad from becoming watery.
Whisk the dressing ingredients thoroughly to emulsify the oil and soy sauce, then taste and adjust lime juice or soy sauce to balance acidity and salt.

Substitutions

Cashews → sliced almonds or peanuts (similar crunch and nutty flavor)
Cilantro → fresh mint or basil (adjusts the herbaceous note)
Soy sauce → tamari or coconut aminos (lighter sodium or gluten-free option)
Red bell peppers → snap peas or shredded jicama (maintains crunch and freshness)

Storage & make-ahead

Store the salad components separately from the dressing in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; toss together just before eating to maintain crispness.